Job listing

Livestream Producer

We are looking for a technically proficient, politically engaged Livestream Producer to join our team for one year. You’ll lead the technical production of our flagship YouTube programme Novara Live and other livestreamed content. This London-based role combines technical expertise with political understanding and requires regular evening work, including Fridays.
This is a fixed-term role for 12 months, with the potential to extend.
We particularly encourage women and BAME applicants.

Key responsibilities

  • Operate livestream equipment and software
  • Source and edit b-roll packages
  • Produce in-studio and remote interviews
  • Edit and publish podcast versions of streams
  • Create compelling clips for social media
  • Managing graphics and overlays
  • Assist with fact-checking processes
  • Attend team meetings and contribute to content planning
  • Support additional projects as needed

The ideal candidate will have

  • Demonstrable experience in live broadcasting environments
  • Strong knowledge of left-wing politics and current affairs
  • Excellent ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Comfortable with regular evening work
  • Exceptional organisation skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Proficiency in managing cameras, lighting, and sound recording equipment
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
  • YouTube publishing expertise and interest
  • Alignment with Novara Media’s aims and values
Additional desirable skills
  • Vision-mixing
  • Experience using Vmix, ATEM switchers and CasparCG
  • Sound mixing and engineering
  • Proficiency in Figma
  • Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop
  • Previous online broadcast experience
  • Good understanding of media law
  • On-camera experience a plus

Details

Location: The successful candidate will be required to work in our London studio. This is not a remote job.
Reports to: Head of Video
Contract: Fixed-term for 12 months, full-time.
Hours: 32 hours per week.
Novara Media is a four-day week employer. Please note this role will involve regular evening work.
Pay: £37,440 per annum, equivalent to £22.50 per hour (NM flat living wage*).
*Novara Media has a flat pay structure, meaning all employees are paid the same hourly rate and pay rises occur uniformly across the organisation. We are a Living Wage accredited employer.

How to apply:

Applicants should prepare a CV and a supporting statement of up to 400 words explaining why you’re a great hire for this role, and telling us what you think about our current livestream operation, including ideas for how we might improve it.

Submit both your CV and supporting statement as a PDF file via our secure application portal, Breathe HR.

Closing date: 5 April 2026

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